Question: What's The difference between a 'Modular Kernel and a Monolithic Kernel?'

[Alpha Zenon Sanchez]

Hello Linux Users:

If I installed a Redhat 7.2 OS on my computer from a 
CD, but so far have not configured anything and added
cards with Redhat's 'plug and play' ability, what type
of Kernal do I have?  Would it be monolithic or
modular?  I need to know this becuase I'm installing
a NIC card on my system. I haven't rebuilt or compiled
my kernel yet.

The instructions have versions for both a monolithic
and a modular kernel.

My NIC card is a Netgear FA310TX PCI.
Thanks in Advance

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Thanks,
Alpha Zenon Sanchez

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